2023 Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut
Finding the Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 129 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, journalism is the #82 most popular major in Connecticut.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut
The following schools top our list of the Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Connecticut Schools for a Bachelor's in Journalism
Our analysis found Fairfield University to be the best school for journalism students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Connecticut. Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Quinnipiac University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. UCONN is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Storrs.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, journalism majors at UCONN accumulate an average of around $20,597 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $457.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Connecticut State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. CCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain.
The average amount in student loans that journalism majors at CCSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,209.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Connecticut State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best journalism schools in Connecticut. Located in the city of New Haven, SCSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Explore all the Best Journalism Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 483 |
| New Hampshire | 2 |
| Maine | 30 |
| Rhode Island | 25 |
| Vermont | 5 |
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Journalism Related Rankings by Major
Journalism is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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